God Forbid

Who we are, how we got here, and where we're going

How right-wing extremists are taking over the conservation conversation. 

Loneliness is as harmful as smoking, with experts discussing its rising epidemic and societal stigma. The podcast highlights the importance of faith communities in addressing isolation, especially among marginalized groups. It emphasizes the role of religious leaders in creating safe spaces for open dialogue. The discussion also touches on the intricate process of forming meaningful connections and the challenges posed by socioeconomic factors. Listeners are encouraged to recognize loneliness as a universal experience and explore actionable steps to foster deeper relationships.

How is fathering different from parenting?

Every major religion condemns theft as morally unacceptable. But is this moral position always absolute? 

UK comedian David Baddiel is terrified of death and deeply moved by Jewish tradition - but he's convinced God does not exist.

We’re all entitled to feel offended, but what happens when outrage is weaponised towards more cynical and sinister ends? 

Domestic violence is a whole-of-society problem. But how are faith communities dealing with the current crisis? 

It was an ancient preoccupation, and now it's a modern obsession. So how has something as universal as sleep remained so mysterious? And what can the cultural and religious history of sleep, dreaming and insomnia teach us today?

Across faith traditions, the pilgrimage is a sacred journey of spiritual transformation, steeped in history and geography. Pilgrimages can be powerful life-altering experiences, but they can also be dangerous.